Assistant Manager, Audit & Risk WEF Grade 4 at Women Enterprise Fund

Reference: WEF/HR/2024/2/2

Background:

Basic Pay Minimum Ksh; 96,993 - Maximum Ksh; 141,337 PM
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Manager, Audit & Risk through the Audit and Risk Management Committee to ensure there is an innovative responsive and effective risk management approach within the Fund:

Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Supervising, coaching staff and providing professional development and guidance.
• Responsible for auditing assigned work of wide scope and complexity and specific audit assignments.
• Follow up on the resolution of external audit queries and implementation of external audit recommendations.
• Oversee risk management activities and assess effectiveness of and compliance with internal controls, internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines.
• Coordinate the alignment of departmental and the Funds activities to the Funds risk management framework.
• Participate and/or represent the Manager, Audit & Risk in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate the Funds strategic plans.
• Develop audit management systems and internal audit programs in consultation with the Manager.
• Preparation of detailed audit reports and follow up on implementation of audit recommendations to ensure efficiency of operations.
• Interpretation of financial policies for sound auditing practices and control,
• Developing and updating an internal audit manual and facilitate compliance with auditing standards and guidelines.
• Prepare and ensure implementation of annual audit plans.
• Any other lawful duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment:-

For appointment at this level, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce in Accounting/Finance/Economics.
• Masters Degree in Business Administration Accounting/Finance/Economics/Strategic Management.
• Served in a comparable position in a similar organization for at least seven (7) years with at least three (3) years in a management role.
• Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Shown merit and ability in Audit work as reflected in work performance and results.
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) or equivalent.
• Valid membership from Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
• Membership to either Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information System and Control Association (ISACA) & in good standing.
• Possess qualifications in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) as an added advantage.
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Report writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Confidentiality
• Communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and on strict deadlines
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards, principles and procedures
• IT proficiency